386 - J. HOUBRAKEN (*1698) after GOUWEN (17th century), Portrait of François Valentijn, copper engraving

J. HOUBRAKEN (*1698) after GOUWEN (17th century), Portrait of François Valentijn, copper engraving Jacobus Houbraken (1698, Dordrecht – 1780, Amsterdam) after Gilliam van der Gouwen (17th century): Portrait of François Valentijn, in an oval frame, held by Minerva and the Allegory of Faith, also surrounded by Orientals and books, 18th century, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower center of the printing plate: "A: Houbraken inv: A: Boonen effigiem pinx. I: Houbraken effigiem sculp. G: v: d: Gouwen fecit aqua forti. I: v: Braam & G:O: Linden excud." Date: 18th century Artist: François Valentijn (1666–1727, The Hague) Keywords: Portrait of a Gentleman; Travel; Pastor; East India Company; Exoticism; Expedition; Colonialism; Missionary, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 44.1 cm x 29.7 cm (17.4 x 11.7 in), Plate: 37.5 cm x 25.0 cm (14.8 x 9.8 in), Depiction: 35.5 cm x 22.9 cm (14 x 9 in) Condition: In poor condition. Paper is slightly discolored due to age and stained. There are vertical and horizontal folds across the paper. Paper loss along the right edge of the sheet. Tears at the lower right and left, repaired with adhesive tape on the reverse.